Production Engineer

SUMMARY

This position will require designing and engineering of steel structures and outfitting items shipyard assemblies, as well as, blocking plans for all steel structures and outfitting items, up to and including grand blocks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules, and regulations are followed and met.
• Possess math and problem-solving skills to identify solution, ability to project manage a task to completion.
• Required to contribute time and effort, as required, to ensure success in terms of meeting.
• Will report to the production engineering manager and interface with planners, engineers, other departmental personnel with production engineering related issues.
• Directly accountable for the planning of safe lifting, supporting, installing and movement of all blocks, grand block, and other structures.

·         Determine the center of gravity and develop a padeye arrangement plan ensuring there is sufficient backup structure to safely lift and install the item.

·         Must be flexible and willing to undertake duties as assigned by the production engineering manager for specific assignments such as support of launching, docking, and outfitting equipment installation.

·         Will be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks within guidance provided by the Supervisor.

·         Will perform design analysis and support calculations for various projects identified by yard wide process improvement initiatives, build strategy requirements, and installation related items.

·         Perform other related and assigned tasks as required.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to perform under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Must be a self-motivated, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills, able to write reports and give presentations.
• Self-management
• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Strategic thinking
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE

·         Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.

E. l. T. certificate desirable.

·         Four to six (4 – 6) years’ experience in an engineering role with strong background in both mechanical and structural engineering. Four (4) years’ experience in job specific discipline.

·         Familiarity with structural steel design is required. Applicants with experience in the engineering of moving and installing/or lifting large objects in an industrial or construction environment with the engineering of gear used to perform these lifts is a plus.

• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Experience with engineering software such as Auto-Cad, experience with Aveva Marine is a plus.
• Familiarity with structural engineering software such as MSC-Patran or similar software.
• Proficiency with metric system preferred.
• Knowledge/experience concerning modern shipbuilding practices is a plus.
• International experience or familiarity with Asian Shipbuilding Standards is a plus.
• Be able to familiarize yourself with shipyard terminology and facilities equipment, such as

crane and transporters.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes, and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.